Wake Forest University
Winston Salem, NC. Admissions numbers, deadlines, cost and your chances of getting in, by round.
| Location | Winston Salem, NC · Midsize city |
|---|---|
| Type | Private |
| Undergraduates | 5,485 |
| Acceptance rate | 22% |
| SAT (middle 50%, reported) | 1410–1500 |
| ACT (middle 50%) | 32–34 |
| Testing policy | Optional |
| Graduation rate | 91% |
| First-year retention | 94% |
| Student–faculty ratio | 10:1 |
| Cost of attendance | $87,499 |
| Application fee | $85 |
Application deadlines (2026–27)
- Early Decision: Nov 15, 2026
- Early Decision II: Jan 1, 2027
- Early Action: Nov 15, 2026
- Regular Decision: Jan 1, 2027
Most popular majors: Business, Social sciences, Biology, Communications, Psychology.
Wake Forest campus map
On campus
Z. Smith Reynolds Library, Wake Forest University School of Business, Kentner Stadium, Reynolds Gymnasium, Manchester Athletic Center.
Around campus
- Places to eat: May Way Dumplings, Village Tavern, Penny Path Café and Crêpe
- Coffee: Dough-Joe's Coffee & Doughnuts
- Nightlife: Campus Gas
- Museums and culture: Reynolda House
- Parks: Spry Soccer Stadium, Reynolda Gardens, Polo Pool, Polo Park Recreation Center